Stanley was placed on the IR on Monday after it was learned he tore his ACL and suffered cartilage damage in his left knee during Week 15 against Seattle, the Post-Dispatch reports.

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Stanley, a seventh-round pick out of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2007, had taken over both kick and punt return duties from the injured Dante Hall. The youngster will now face 6-to-8 months of rehabilitation and will most likely be out until early next season.

12/15/2008

Stanley suffered a knee injury during the first quarter in Week 15 against Seattle and did not return.

Stanley continues to rehab from his season ending knee injury but all signs point to him being ready to go full speed by the time camp starts. He'll compete hard for the No. 4 WR spot while also being the club's primary punt returner making him a fringe fantasy prospect if special teams stats are included in your league's scoring system.

2008

Stanley will compete for both returner and receiver jobs in 2008 but at best will be the 5th or 6th receiver on this club.

2007

Will compete for the 6th wide receiver job but is a longshot to make the club.